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Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,625

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,870

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,615 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $41,900 $29,319 $32,901
Third-row seat 485 875  
Class III trailer hitch 433    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,250    
All-weather floor mats 109 75 75
Satellite radio 486    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,650 1,295 1,295
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   275 275
Rear HVAC unit   695  
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,320 2,320
Third-row seat 436 744  
Class III trailer hitch 309    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,633    
All-weather floor mats 69 64 64
Satellite radio 389    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,320 1,101 1,101
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760    
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.   234 234
Rear HVAC unit   591  
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 7,313 11,195 8,120
Options (change) 5,916 9,736 7,122
Destination 825 815 815
Total Price $55,753 $43,625 $44,485
Total Invoice $48,641 $39,870 $40,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,822
Model Year200920092009
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionA5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD w/4L4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/18 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 14190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/65-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$55,753$43,625$44,485
Adjustments for Features-3,3800-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,373$43,625$43,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$48,641$39,870$40,838
Adjustments for Features-2,9490-597
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,692$39,870$40,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$371

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Features Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092009
ModelGXExplorerExplorer
Trim470Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD w/low range$2200  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Altimeter$25  
Barometer$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Removable third row seats$0  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,995$5,615$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9490-597

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GX vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
ModelGXExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.7 in
Length188.2 in193.4 in
Width74.0 in73.7 in
Height74.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,871 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room56.4 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom24.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GX 470

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Removable third row seats0No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Floor mats, third row (optional)0No
Rear air vents with manual controls150Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested115073%
Total Not Requested42527%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 240W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Class III/IV Trailer Towing Prep Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
3.73 axle ratioNo
Class III trailer hitch50Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)25Yes
Total Requested75100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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